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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.98, 273.18 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.98, 273.18 and 119.28 is: 164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.98 : 273.18 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.98/273.18 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.98x = 273.18 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.98x = 32,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,582.95/197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.58

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